The 4 Downs: Week 6

After five weeks of the NFL season we are now beginning to discern the faux trends from the true trends in the fantasy world. Players we thought may have just been going through a dry spell might in fact actually be having a down year, explaining their prolonged struggles. Others may have broken out of their ruts and become fully fledged fantasy darlings. This week’s edition of the 4 Downs looks back at week 5 and ahead to week 6 to sniff out the good, the bad, the annoying and even the future. 1st Down | Week of the RBs Due to the combination of certain running backs’ form and the defensive front they will be rushing against this week, week 6 looks to be the week of the RB. Since Le’Veon Bell’s return from suspension in week 4, Bell has torn up the field, collecting over 150 yards from scrimmage in both his games so far this season. The Steelers look determined to ride their best player and so Bell will continue to receive a huge volume of touches in the following weeks, particularly this week. In week 6, Bell and the Steelers face the Miami Dolphins who boast [...]